Kentucky Blue Cake (Pound Cake)

Cake 

1 C. Butter, cubed at room temperature

2 C. granulated sugar

4 eggs

1 tbs. vanilla

3 C. flour

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 C. buttermilk

Butter Glaze

1/3 C. butter

3/4 C. granulated sugar

2 tbs. water

2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Grease 10 inch Bundt pan with butter very liberally.  Dust pan with flour and set aside.
3. Place all the cake ingredients in the bowl of your stand miser fitted with the paddle attachment.  Mix on low for 30 seconds and then increase the speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 65-75 minutes until the toothpick entered into the center comes out clean .
5. When the cake is done make the glaze. Combine all ingredients into a small saucepan over medium-low heat.  Stir continuously until the better is melted and the sugar is dissolved.  Do not bring to a boil.
6. Poke holes all over the warm cake using a knife and pour the glaze evenly on the cake while still in the pan.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan and then invert the care onto a serving plate.
8. Optional, make the cake a day in advance, it make be more moist and flavorful when it rests overnight.

Original recipe found here.

Submitted by Erin.